CPhT Strong
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Stories from the Front Lines
#CPhTStrong honors the nation’s pharmacy technicians who showed heroic strength, courage, and hope as they faced unprecedented demands in the battle against COVID-19. Many technicians took on increased responsibilities and long hours to support vulnerable patients, address medication shortages, prepare essential medications, restock supplies, and console the ill, all while risking their own health.
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April 20, 2020
Caring For Patients in Uncertain Times
"Even the most vulnerable are assured I will take care of them during the scariest times."
April 17, 2020
Technicians on the Front Line
"We obtain medication histories and assist pharmacists in emergencies for ALL patients, including those with COVID-19."
April 14, 2020
Giving a Hand to the Underserved
"All of our patients need help with their treatment and getting all of their free/low cost treatment so they can isolate themselves has been a challenge."
April 14, 2020
Voices from the Graveyard Shift
"Most nights I would think that there must be an accident on the expressway, perhaps at the interchange. But tonight I'm almost certain these ambulances are loaded with COVID-19 patients."
April 13, 2020
Inside a CPhT’s 80-Hour Work Week
“I have been working 80 hours a week, helping two hospitals go through the COVID-19 Pandemic."
April 8, 2020
Converting to a COVID-19 Hospital
"We were an ambulatory hospital and in a matter of 48 hours they made us convert over to an all COVID-19 Hospital."
April 4, 2020
Proud to be a Pharmacy Technician
"Without pharmacy there would be no hospital. We are a very vital part of the operation."
April 3, 2020
Preparing for the Peak
"I don’t fear getting COVID-19 but I fear carrying it to my elderly mother that I help care for."
March 31, 2020
Cautious Times in the Emergency Room
“As a CPhT working in an Emergency Room Department taking patients’ med histories, we are required to wear a mask at all times and..."